(You can upload this to Naviance when you finish) RESUME WRITING: Part 1 (You can upload this to Naviance when you finish)

What is a resume? A resume takes a job application one step further. You get a chance to present yourself to someone who might pay you a lot of money on one sheet of paper. If they like your resume, they’ll call you to interview. If you can write a good resume, your interview will often be easier.

Why do I need to prepare a resume? You might need to submit a resume for a job, an internship, or an educational program. You might want to have it to show you are responsible in other situations, but employment is most common.

What do I need to know before I begin? The easiest thing to do is prepare a list of all of your resume information before you need it so it’s ready to go as soon as you find a great opportunity. Think about your: Education Past work experience Volunteer experience GPA Awards you have earned Any useful skills you have Personality traits that make you a dependable, good worker Experiences you’ve had that might help you do the work you want

Any other tips before I get started? *BE HONEST (Turns out it’s really easy to google basic facts about you and find out if you’re telling the truth.) *HAVE A EXCELELNT PROFREADER CHECK IT FOR YOU. (Yes, you should see 3 basic errors in that sentence.) *LEARN ABOUT THE POSITION AND THE COMPANY THAT MIGHT HIRE YOU. (Turns out it’s also really easy to google basic facts about your future employer and their company. You’ll look smart and responsible if you do this ahead of time. You can also ask employees who already work there for information and tips.)

Name Use your actual legal name. If you go by a name that is not your legal/government name, you can include it like this: Katheryn “Katy” Hudson. ...Or you can tell the Human Resources Department when you sign paperwork to receive your check later...after they hire you. Yes, that’s Katy Perry’s real name.

Basic Information You do not *need* to include your home address if you don’t feel comfortable with that. You can just write the city you live in or you can just include your email and phone number. You DO need to make sure your future boss can call you on the phone, text you, and email documents to you.

Work and Volunteer Experience Have you held a paid job before? Were there times when you were trusted to do a job, whether you were paid or not? Is there a skill you’ve learned because you have done it many times under the supervision of a competent adult? Some examples might be working with landscaping, animals, sales, arts, coaching, et cetera. *If you really just don’t have anything to put here, that’s OK. You’re young and you just haven’t done it yet. Your future boss should understand that. Leave it off.

Education and Awards Write the name of your high school and its location. You can also include your graduation year, but you are not legally required to do this. (Employers are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of age and graduation date can be one way to do this.) What other skills do you have and where did you learn them? Do you play an instrument? Have you done any special workshops or trainings for sports, music, languages, first aid, or ¿¿??

Key Skills What makes you you? Can you have a conversation in another language? Do you have experience translating documents for your family? Can you build a web page or write code? Have you been a leader of a club or captain of a sport? Do you have 10,000 instagram followers on your fashion blog? Are you good at conflict resolution or problem-solving?

Are you detail-oriented and neat? Can you edit well? Have you had art or academic work shown in public or published or won any awards? What have you done that demonstrates you’re punctual, dependable, caring, and interesting?

Activities These might be things you can do on the job, or they can help your employer understand how you spend your time so that you seem interesting and active, rather than passive. Which skills have you built up in your free time?

In addition to your resumé... For more professional work, you’ll need to write a cover letter that explains who you are and why you’re a great fit for the job. Bring your resumé in and, if it’s right, ask to speak directly with the person who will be hiring for the position you want. (“Is there a manager here so I can pass them my resume directly?”) Be polite, ask and answer any questions in a confident voice, and don’t take up a lot of time if they seem busy. They’re at work and they’ll call you for an interview later. Let them know you hope to hear from them soon.

ALERT: It’s considered a bit rude to immediately ask about money at companies or shops. *You can check with other people who work there what the starting wage is (instead of asking what individuals are earning, which can be rude). *You can wait until they hire you and then negotiate your wage with the person who gives you the job or the paperwork to get your check. (At this time it’s appropriate to ask, if you’re curious, about how/when employees might get raises.) *If you have a better option, it’s OK to say thank you for the interview and decline a job they offered. Always be polite, though. You might decide to come back later.

Activity: -Ask any questions you have about writing and using resumes. -If there is time, think about and write a list of skills and work experiences you might be able to include on your resume when you write it. -Share these ideas with a friend or small group and get feedback.

RESUME WRITING: Part 2 Refresh your memory about resumes and think of a job you could realistically apply for and get in the next 5 months. Use the template from last time* to fill in the sections of a resume for that job. [*slide 6 in this presentation]

RESUME WRITING: Part 3 Polish your resume so it’s the best you can make it. Then share your resume with a peer. Describe the job you are thinking of applying for (even if it’s just imaginary, as an exercise). Edit each other’s work for content and mechanics. Do they sound reliable and helpful? Would you want to take a chance on hiring this person? Do they seem like they will be a hard worker and professional? Is there anything on the resume that’s a red flag? Are there typos or grammar problems to fix? Thank them for sharing with you and giving you feedback!